renal calculi Flashcards
1
Q
signs and symptoms renal calculi
A
Severe pain (renal colic) ◯ ◯ Flank pain suggests calculi are located in the kidney or ureter. ◯
2
Q
pain intensifies when
A
calculus moves through ureter
3
Q
flank pain suggests calculus is where
A
kidney or ureter
4
Q
flank pain that radiates to abdomen, scrotum, testes, or vulva suggests calculi is in
A
ureter or bladder
5
Q
how is renal calculi confirmed
A
with x-ray of KUB
6
Q
x-ray results contraindicated if
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there is urinary obstruction
7
Q
nursing care for renal calculi
A
collect all urine and send it for lab analysis
8
Q
calculi can be passed through urine w/o intervention if it is less than
A
5mm
9
Q
monitor what for patients with renal calculi
A
pain status; urine ph; and I &O; client closely
